Adding a Provider
Overview
A provider is a system or service you wish to connect to you. Adding a new provider begins with accessing the Provider Setup tab, where you'll input necessary details to establish a connection. Once filled, saving this connection integrates the new provider with your workflow.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Adding a New Provider in Flomenco
Open Provider Setup
Click Add Credential
Search for your provider
Enter system information
Save the connection
Check for a successful connection message
Provider Information
In Flomenco, providers are the connections you make to different systems to build and automate your workflows. Each provider has specific fields you must fill out to set up the connection.
The required fields for setting up a provider in Flomenco include API endpoint and credentials. The API endpoint is the address where Flomenco sends requests to your external system. Credentials, on the other hand, are the keys and tokens that authenticate Flomenco's access to these systems.
API endpoint: This is the unique URL for accessing the services of your provider.
Credentials: These are the authentication details required by the provider, like API keys, tokens, or user IDs and passwords.
Provider Types and Required Fields
Provider Type | Required Fields |
|---|---|
General SaaS Platform | Endpoint URL, API Key |
Media System (e.g., Fabric, Ateliere) | Endpoint URL, API Key, Token |
Cloud Storage (e.g., Google Sheets) | Service Account ID, Private Key |
Authentication Service (e.g., OpenAI) | API Key |
Validation Rules
When you start adding a new provider in Flomenco, certain details are crucial. First, ensure the URL you use starts with HTTPS. This is necessary for secure connections to the system you're integrating. Next, check the format of the credentials you plan to enter. Make sure they're in the correct format as required by the provider. Finally, confirm that both the ID and secret are present. These steps help in setting up providers correctly and avoiding errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
To find a provider in Flomenco, go to the Provider Setup tab. There you can search for the provider you need by typing its name into the search box.
The credentials needed to add a new provider depend on the system. Common requirements include an endpoint URL, a service account ID, a private key, or other ID and secret information.
A validation error means there's a mistake in the information you entered for the provider. Double-check all fields to make sure the required details are correctly filled out.
If there's a connection failure, check your internet connection, and verify the credentials are correct. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or Flomenco support for help.